484Recording and signature of depositions

### 484 Recording and signature of depositions > > (1)  A deposition before an examiner is to be taken down in writing by or in the presence of the examiner so as to represent as nearly as possible the statement of the witness. > > > (2)  When completed, the statement is to be read over to the witness and signed by the witness in the presence of any party attending. > > > (3)  If the witness refuses to sign the deposition, the examiner is to sign it. > > > (4)  The examiner may – > > > > > > (a) put down any particular question or answer at length, if there appears to be a special reason for doing so; and > > > > > > > (b) put any question to the witness as to – > > > > > > > > > > (i) the meaning of any answer; or > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) any matter arising in the course of the examination.